RAILROADING

Know the name, scale, and track gauge for four model
railroad gauges. Show the correct way to clean and oil model
train equipment.

Draw to scale the layout of your own model railroad;
or one that could be built in your home. Have a point-to-point
or loop road with different routings. Include a turnaround,
a terminal, a yard, and a siding.

Alone or with others, build a model railroad layout.
Lay track with ties, ballast, and scenery. Make connections
from power supply to track and accessories.

Build a scale model of a locomotive (with or without
power) or make two cars (Kits with extra detail may be used.)

Draw scale plans and build two accessories.

Do the following:

Explain how real electric and diesel locomotives develop
power.

Identify by model or picture six different kinds of
railroad cars.

Show two basic signals used either by color or configuration.
Explain the meaning of five whistle signals. Describe an
emergency way to signal a train to stop.

Do ONE of the following:

Name four departments of a railroad company. Describe
what each does.

Name and explain 10 jobs in railroading. Tell which
job interests you most. Tell why.

Explain six rules of safety to use aboard trains; on platforms;
at crossings; and around bridges, yards, and tunnels. Explain
the use and function of the "EOTD" or "FRED" now used in place
of cabooses.

Explain the use of a timetable by making a written plan
for a trip by rail between two cities 500 miles apart. List
the times of departure and of arrival at your destination, the
number of the train, and the service you want.

Do ONE of the following:

Visit a railroad museum or an operating model railroad
and explain what you saw.

View a video showing the operation of a railroad, such
as THIS IS MY RAILROAD or ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS
by Pentrax.

Plan and take a rail trip of at least 25 miles. Buy
your own ticket. Read the timetables and footnotes correctly.

Name three types of modern freight trains and explain why
they are more efficient than mixed freights.

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